PM Malcolm Turnbull gets it wrong on whether Darwin port is used by military - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
PM Malcolm Turnbull gets it wrong on whether Darwin port is used by militaryUpdatedNovember 20, 2015 16:27:52 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made a significant error in trying to justify the decision to lease Australia's crucial northern port to Chinese interests, by claiming it is not used by the military.Key points:Malcolm Turnbull's statements on Darwin port questionedPM previously claimed port was not used by military, but facility is advertised as catering to "frequent naval visits..>> view originalIslamic School proposed for Darwin | NT News
Islamic School proposed for Darwinby:MARIA BILLIASFrom:NT NewsNovember 20, 20152:00AMA FULLTIME Darwin Islamic school proposed by the Top End’s Muslim community for “cultural and religious preservation” would have the added benefit of stopping the radicalisation of young children, theNT Newshas been told.The school — proposed to be named the Australian Makassan College — would be open to all Darwin children, regardless of religion, and incorporate the mainstream education curriculum along with t..>> view originalLabor astonished NT Minister Peter Chandler failed to read analyst's...
Labor astonished NT Minister Peter Chandler failed to read analyst's report on Port of Darwin saleUpdatedNovember 20, 2015 11:17:48 Federal Labor has savaged senior NT Minister Peter Chandler for failing to read an influential report about the dangers of allowing Chinese interests to take over the Port of Darwin.Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has arrived in the Top End amid the deepening row over the $506 million deal with the Landbridge Group.Defence analysts have raised concerns about lin..>> view originalTurnbull jokes about Darwin port, but it's no laughing matter to the US | Business Spectator
One can only speculate how the discussion would have gone if Tony Abbott had survived as prime minister long enough to meet Barack Obama during this week’s summit circuit.Obviously Abbott would not have pre-emptively published an op-ed inThe Australianoutlining his viewson what should be done next in the fight against Islamic State. But he might have put those opinions to Obama, making it less a meeting of minds between Australian and American leaders than we saw when Malcolm Turnbull spent 90 m..>> view originalVIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Port of Darwin
VIDEOUniversity of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker and Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan cast an eye over co-ordinated international efforts to achieve a political solution to the Syrian conflict, the fight against Islamic State and the fledgling political relationship between Malcolm Turnbull and his US counterpart.Closer to home, they examine the circumstances of two cases of Chinese foreign investment – the 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin, which was approved without consultatio..>> view originalThe Kids Are Alright When It Comes To Being An Entrepreneur
Australia’s next generation of entrepreneurs aren’t coming from city-based startup labs -- they’re in our high schools.Year 11 students at Darwin High School in the Northern Territory have been setting up small businesses in their schools at lunchtimes -- and turning a profit.The businesses -- which range from selling food, drinks, printed T-shirts and iPhone covers -- are the practical component of an elective course, Business and Enterprise.And some have been so successful they’ve won awards.T..>> view originalRed Centre trainer eyes Top End
Alice Springs trainer Greg Connor heads north as he strives to leave his mark on Darwin racingby:JORDAN GERRANSFrom:NT NewsNovember 19, 201511:27PMAlice Springs trainer Greg Connor, with Le Commandant from his stable, is hoping to make a big impression in Darwin now that he has brought a team of horses to the Top End.Source:News Corp AustraliaA TIRED Greg Connor pulled in to Darwin earlier this week ready for an assault on Top End racing.The leading Alice Springs trainer has decided to base hims..>> view originalSuspected asylum seeker boat intercepted off Christmas Island
Suspected asylum seeker boat intercepted off Christmas IslandUpdatedNovember 20, 2015 16:42:15 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has refused to confirm that a suspected asylum seeker boat has been intercepted just off Christmas Island.A border protection source has told the ABC a boat was intercepted by the Navy in the early hours of this morning.Several Christmas Island residents said they spotted the wooden boat, carrying about eight people, in Flying Fish Cove about 6:00am (local time).They..>> view originalWellard to build export depots in Darwin and Townsville - Beef Central
Wellard Rural Exports is expanding its investment in the northern cattle industry with plans to build two new live export quarantine facilities near Darwin and Townsville.The company is awaiting approval from the Northern Territory Government to build a $15 million pre-export quarantine facility for up to 12,000 cattle at Livingstone south of Darwin.The plans also involve a 1000 head feedlot to take cattle up to export weights for slaughter-weight markets.The new facil..>> view originalElvis never left the building, at least not in Parkes
Improbable hairdos, gyrating hips, overstretched jumpsuits, way too many rhinestones and a whole lot of community spirit:Mike Williamscan't help falling in love with the NSW town of Parkes and its Elvis Festival.Each January, the town of Parkes in New South Wales' Central West is flooded with wigs, sideburns and jumpsuits as fans flock to celebrate the birthday of Elvis Presley.Hotels sell out over a year in advance. To cope with the influx of visitors, locals open their homes to strangers. Home..>> view original
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